Data protection Archives - Channel Eye https://channeleye.media/tag/data-protection/ Business & Lifestyle News in the Channel Islands and Isle of Man Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:26:16 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://channeleye.media/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ce_favicon48px.png Data protection Archives - Channel Eye https://channeleye.media/tag/data-protection/ 32 32 Collas Crill makes Partner appointment in Guernsey Litigation and Dispute Resolution team https://channeleye.media/collas-crill-makes-partner-appointment-in-guernsey-litigation-and-dispute-resolution-team/ Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:00:35 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=73843 Collas Crill has appointed Richard Field as a Partner in its Guernsey Litigation and Dispute Resolution team. Richard (pictured) brings more than 20 years’ experience advising businesses, financial institutions, trustees and regulators on complex contentious and regulatory matters. He has particular experience in corporate and trust litigation, financial services disputes and regulatory issues arising from […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 21 September 2026 at 08:00 GMT.]]> Data protection authorities warn of smart glasses privacy risks https://channeleye.media/data-protection-authorities-warn-of-smart-glasses-privacy-risks/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:50:41 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=73912 The Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey’s data protection authorities have joined forces to highlight the potential privacy risks of smart glasses. Smart glasses are becoming increasingly popular, offering useful hands-free features and allowing wearers to take photographs, record video and capture audio at the tap of a frame. However, their discreet design can make […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 17 September 2026 at 08:50 GMT.]]> High-risk data breaches fall in Guernsey https://channeleye.media/high-risk-data-breaches-fall-in-guernsey/ Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:20:00 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=73545 The Office of the Data Protection Authority in Guernsey has released personal data breach statistics for the second quarter of 2026, revealing a decrease in the number of reported data breaches in comparison with the previous quarter. Of the 49 breach reports that came into the ODPA from April to June, only four were classified […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 27 August 2026 at 08:20 GMT.]]> Jersey data protection complaints and inquiries rise in 2025 https://channeleye.media/jersey-data-protection-complaints-and-inquiries-rise-in-2025/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:00:26 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=73334 The number of data protection complaints and inquiries received in Jersey rose sharply in 2025, while organisations reported 209 self-reported data breaches during the year. The Jersey Office of the Information Commissioner (JOIC) recorded 135 complaints and inquiries in 2025, compared with 86 in 2024, while the number of self-reported data breaches increased from 184 […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 18 August 2026 at 08:00 GMT.]]> Data Protection Authority reports faster investigations and stronger enforcement https://channeleye.media/data-protection-authority-reports-faster-investigations-and-stronger-enforcement/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:20:35 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=72254 The Office of the Data Protection Authority has reported improved investigative performance, increased community engagement and a more proactive approach to enforcement in its latest annual report. The report highlights a significant increase in workload during 2025, alongside improvements in productivity and case handling. It also details the introduction of the Authority’s Assertive Agile Enforcement […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 24 June 2026 at 08:20 GMT.]]> Guernsey’s Data Protection Authority elected to Executive of the Global Privacy Assembly https://channeleye.media/guernseys-data-protection-authority-elected-to-executive-of-the-global-privacy-assembly/ Mon, 11 May 2026 08:40:33 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=71139 The Office of the Data Protection Authority of the Bailiwick of Guernsey has been elected by its global counterparts to join the Executive Committee of the Global Privacy Assembly. The Global Privacy Assembly (GPA) is the leading international network of privacy and data protection authorities. The election follows a vote by GPA members from around […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 11 May 2026 at 08:40 GMT.]]> Guernsey’s Data Protection Authority appoints new Chairman https://channeleye.media/guernseys-data-protection-authority-appoints-new-chairman/ Fri, 08 May 2026 08:25:02 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=71185 Experienced regulator John Curran has been named Chairman of Guernsey’s Data Protection Authority, where he is already serving as a member of the Board. John brings a wealth of regulatory and public service experience to the role. He is currently Chairman of the Guernsey Competition and Regulatory Authorities (GCRA) and Chairman of the Guernsey Employment […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 8 May 2026 at 08:25 GMT.]]> Global privacy sweep finds risks in websites and apps used by children https://channeleye.media/global-privacy-sweep-finds-risks-in-websites-and-apps-used-by-children/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:00:26 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=70276 An international privacy ‘sweep’ has illustrated how simple, child‑friendly design choices on websites and mobile apps can make a real difference in protecting children’s personal information online. It was carried out by the Global Privacy Enforcement Network (GPEN) and involved 27 data protection and privacy authorities, including the Office of the Data Protection Authority of […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 30 March 2026 at 08:00 GMT.]]> “We got 50 data requests overnight”: How smart DSAR processes protect trust https://channeleye.media/we-got-50-data-requests-overnight-how-smart-dsar-processes-protect-trust/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:03:14 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=69761 Imagine the situation – robust and trusted business, good policies and practices in place, rarely receives Data Subject Access Requests and for the couple that do come in each year, they are easily handled. But when they experienced a data breach, which we all know can happen to anyone, 50 requests came in overnight costing […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 9 March 2026 at 05:03 GMT.]]> Guernsey and Jersey data protection authorities sign global AI imagery statement https://channeleye.media/guernsey-and-jersey-data-protection-authorities-sign-global-ai-imagery-statement/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:10:57 +0000 https://channeleye.media/?p=69572 Guernsey and Jersey have joined 61 authorities in signing a global statement on AI-generated imagery. Data protection authorities from around the world have published a Joint Statement on AI-Generated Imagery in response to serious concerns about artificial intelligence systems that create realistic images and videos of identifiable individuals without their knowledge or consent, often referred […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 26 February 2026 at 09:10 GMT.]]>